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Comment
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Learn More
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Issuance Date
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Date Added to This List
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Most Recent Revision
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| Acceptability of Implementation Plan Regulations in Nonattainment Areas (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0736-0001) |
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12/09/1976
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Air Quality Analysis for PSD (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0761-0001) |
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07/05/1988
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Alpha2u-Globulin: Association with Chemically Induced Renal Toxicity and Neoplasia in the Male Rat (EPA/625/3-91/019F (NTIS PB92143668)) |
09/1991
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Alternative Control Techniques Document - Industrial Cleaning Solvents (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0535-0027) |
02/1994
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Alternative Control Technology Document: Surface Coating Operations at Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Facilities (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0357-0032) |
04/1994
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Assessment of Thyroid Follicular Cell Tumors (EPA/630/R-97/002) |
03/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Averaging Times for Compliance with VOC Emission Limits - SIP Revision Policy (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0734-0001) |
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01/20/1984
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| BACT and LAER for Emissions of NOx and VOC at Tier 2/ Gasoline Sulfur Refinery Projects (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0751-0001) |
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01/19/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| BACT for Proposed Coal-Fired Power Plants (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0754-0001) |
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12/13/2005
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Calculated Potential to Emit (PTE) for Emergency Generators (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0764-0001) |
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09/06/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Calculating Potential to Emit (PTE) and Other Guidance for Grain Handling Facilities (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0744-0001) |
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11/14/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Certification Procedure for Light-Duty and Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles and Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines Using Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) Technologies (CISD-07-07) |
3/27/2007
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07/24/2007
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n/a
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| Conditional Approvals (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0735-0001) |
08/26/1992
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Coating Operations at Aerospace Manufacturing and Rework Operations (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0450-0008) |
12/1997
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0457-0002) |
1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Control Techniques Guidelines for Large Appliance Coatings (EPA 453/R-07-004) |
10/09/2007
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11/08/2007
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n/a
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| Control Techniques Guidelines for Metal Furniture Coatings (EPA 453/R-07-005) |
10/09/2007
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11/08/2007
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n/a
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| Control Techniques Guidelines for Paper, Film, and Foil Coatings (EPA 453/R-07-003) |
10/09/2007
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11/08/2007
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n/a
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| Control Techniques Guidelines for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Operations (Surface Coating) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0357-0033) |
08/27/1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Control Techniques Guidelines: Industrial Cleaning Solvents (Draft) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0535-0026 & EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0535-0026.1) |
08/01/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Crediting Maximum Achievable Control Technology Emission Reductions for NSR Netting and Offsets (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0747-0001) |
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11/12/1997
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Definition of Regulated Pollutant for Particulate Matter for Purposes of Title V (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0743-0001) |
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10/16/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Developing a Tribal Implementation Plan (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0729-0001) |
10/2002
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Draft Control Techniques Guideline for Flat Wood Paneling Coating (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0538-0013) |
08/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Draft Control Techniques Guideline for Flexible Package Printing (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0537-0026) |
07/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Emissions from Landfills (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0755-0001) |
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10/06/1987
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Framework for Cumulative Risk Assessment (EPA/600/P-02/001F) |
03/2003
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Framework for Ecological Risk Assessment (EPA/630/R-92/001) |
02/1992
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Generic Ecological Assessment Endpoints (GEAE) for Ecological Risk Assessment (EPA/630/P-02/004F) |
10/2003
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidance for Implementing Section 141 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EPA-420-B-10-008) |
02/22/2010
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03/08/2010
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n/a
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| Guidance on Selecting Age Groups for Monitoring and Assessing Childhood Exposures to Environmental Contaminants (EPA/630/P-03/003F) |
11/2005
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidance on the Major Source Determination for Certain Hazardous Air Pollutants (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0750-0001) |
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08/14/2000
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guideline Series: Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Offset Lithographic Printing, Draft (EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0536-0039) |
09/1993
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for Carcinogen Risk Assessment (EPA/630/P-03/001F) |
03/2005
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for Developmental Toxicity Risk Assessment (EPA/600/FR-91/001) |
12/1991
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for Ecological Risk Assessment (EPA/630/R-95/002F) |
04/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for Exposure Assessment (EPA/600/Z-92/001) |
05/1992
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for Mutagenicity Risk Assessment (EPA/630/R-98/003) |
09/1986
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for Neurotoxicity Risk Assessment (EPA/630/R-95/001F) |
04/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for Reproductive Toxicity Risk Assessment (EPA/630/R-96/009) |
10/1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guidelines for the Health Risk Assessment of Chemical Mixtures (EPA/630/R-98/002) |
09/1986
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Guiding Principles for Monte Carlo Analysis (EPA/630/R-97/001) |
03/1997
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Identification of Candidates for BACT Determinations (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0752-0001) |
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2003
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Implementation of North County PSD Remand (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0758-0001) |
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09/22/1987
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Implementation of NSR Requirement in PM2.5 Nonattainment Areas (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0753-0001) |
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04/05/2005
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Implementation of Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) on Hydrocarbon Stationary Sources (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0731-0001) |
02/02/1978
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Improving Air Quality With Economic Incentive Programs (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0730-0001) |
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01/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Interim Air Quality Policy on Wildland and Prescribed Fires (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0776-0001) |
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04/23/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Interim Implementation of New Source Review Requirements for PM2.5 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0746-0001) |
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10/21/1997
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Interim Procedures for Estimating Risks Associated with Exposures to Mixtures of Chlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins and Dibenzofurans (CDDs and CDFs) and 1989 Update (EPA/625/3-89/016 (NTIS PB90145756)) |
03/1989
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Letter to B. Carhart, Ozone Transport Commission from J. Seitz, OAQPS (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0740-0001) |
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03/31/1993
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Letter to Stokes, National Cattlemen's Beef Association (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0775-0001) |
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11/02/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Letter to Taranto, Exxon Chemical Correcting Memo on Crediting of Maximum Achievable Control Technology Reductions (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0748-0001) |
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05/18/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Operational Guidance on Control Technology for New and Modified Municipal Waste Combustors (MWCs) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0739-0001) |
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06/26/1987
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Options for Limiting the Potential to Emit (PTE) of a Stationary Source Under Section 112 and Title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA) (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0742-0001) |
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01/25/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Policy on Excess Emissions During Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance, and Malfunctions - #1 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0732-0001) |
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09/28/1982
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Policy on Excess Emissions During Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance, and Malfunctions - #2 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0732-0002) |
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09/20/1999
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Policy on Excess Emissions During Startup, Shutdown, Maintenance, and Malfunctions - #3 (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0732-0003) |
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12/05/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Potential to Emit (PTE) Guidance for Specific Source Categories (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0772-0001) |
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04/14/1998
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Potential to Emit Transition Policy for Part 71 Implementation in Indian Country (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0749-0001) |
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03/07/1999
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| PSD and Title V Permitting Guidance for Greenhouse Gases (EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0841-0001) |
11/10/2010
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11/10/2010
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n/a
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| Release of Interim Policy on Federal Enforceability Limitations on Potential to Emit (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0767-0001) |
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01/22/1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery in Situations Where Widespread Use of Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery is Demonstrated (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0737-0001) |
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12/12/2006
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Response to Request for Guidance on Use of Pre-1990 ERC's and adjusting for RACT at Time of Use (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0741-0001) |
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08/26/1994
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Section 107 Designation Policy Summary (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0733-0001) |
04/21/1983
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Source Determinations for Oil and Gas Industries |
1/12/2007
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07/24/2007
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n/a
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| Supplementary Guidance for Conducting Health Risk Assessment of Chemical Mixtures (EPA/630/R-00/002) |
08/2000
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Technical Assistance Document for the Submission of State/Local/Tribal Requests for Delegation and Approval of Alternatives to Section 112 Rules, Programs, or Requirements (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0728-0001) |
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04/2001
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Third Extension of the January 25, 1995 Potential to Emit Transition Guidance (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0766-0001) |
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12/20/1999
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| White Paper for Streamlined Development of Title V applications (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0774-0001) |
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07/10/1995
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| White Paper Number 2 for Improved Implementation of the Part 70 Operating Permits Program (EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-0745-0001) |
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03/05/1996
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Withdrawal of Source Determinations for Oil and Gas Industries (EPA-OAR-2007-0629-0003) |
09/22/2009
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10/13/2009
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n/a
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| Assessment Guidance | |||||
| Determination of the Appropriate FQPA Safety Factor(s) in Tolerance Assessment (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0763-0001) |
02/28/2002
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08/23/2007
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n/a
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| Framework for Application of the Toxicity Equivalence Methodology for Polychlorinated Dioxins, Furans, and Biphenyls in Ecological Risk Assessment (EPA/100/R-08/004) |
06/2008
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07/15/2008
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n/a
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